Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
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TABLE OF CONTENT

• What is CABG?
• How is CABG helpful?
• Benefits
• Complications after CABG
• Risks Associated
• How to prepare for the surgery?
• CABG Procedure
• Post-Operation
• CABG in India
• Cost of CABG in India

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WHAT IS CABG?

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is the most
  commonly performed surgery.
• New routes around narrow and blocked arteries are
  created.
• It allows sufficient blood flow to deliver oxygen
  and nutrients to the heart muscles.
• It is advised for selected group of patients with
  significant blockages and narrowing of the heart
  arteries (coronary artery disease)

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HOW IS CABG HELPFUL?

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft helps in the
  following ways
• CABG improves the oxygen supply and blood flow
  to the heart.
• CABG Surgery completely relives or reduces angina
  symptoms in patients.
• Also, it lowers the risk of heart attack or other
  heart problems.

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BENEFITS

• The benefits of the CABG are as follows
• Reduced risk of heart attack
• Active and healthy lifestyle
• Pumping ability of the heart is improved
• Reduced CHD symptoms

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COMPLICATIONS AFTER CABG

• Complications increase with
• Diabetes
• Chronic lung disease
• Age (older than 70 years)
• Poor heart muscle function
• Chronic kidney failure
• Disease obstructing the left main coronary artery

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RISKS ASSOCIATED

• The risks associated with coronary artery bypass
  surgery are
• Fever
• Bleeding
• Breathing problems
• Infections

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SURGERY?

• The procedure starts with consultation
  appointments with your doctor.
• A complete physical exam is conducted to
  determine your health status before the surgery.
• Several pre-surgical tests like a coronary
  angiogram, electrocardiogram, blood tests, and
  chest X-rays may be conducted.
• You are advised not to take certain drugs for a
  few days prior to the surgery, as it may cause
  more bleeding.
• Moreover, you may be asked to constrain from
  certain activities like

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CABG PROCEDURE

• An intravenous (IV) line is inserted into the
  arm or hand.
• A device (catheter) will be put into your wrist
  and your neck to monitor your blood pressure and
  heart.
• Your breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and
  blood oxygen level will be monitored continuously
  by an anaesthesiologist during the surgery.
• After you are sedated, a breathing tube will be
  put into your throat and you will be connected to
  a ventilator.
• A long incision will be made into your chest and
  the sternum (breastbone) will be divided into two
  equal halves, lengthwise to expose your heart.

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• Now, your heart will be temporarily stopped and
  a heart-lung machine will be used to circulate
  blood in your body.
• Then a section of a healthy blood vessel will be
  taken by the surgeon from inside the chest wall
  or from the lower leg.
• These healthy blood vessels will be connect the
  ends around the blocked artery to divert the
  blood flow.

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POST-OPERATION

• After the surgery is successfully be over
• You will be required to spend a few days at the
  Hospitals Intensive Care Unit.
• Your breathing rate, blood pressure, and heart
  will be carefully monitored.
• You will probably be discharged from the
  hospital within a week.
• Recovery takes place within 6 to 12 weeks.

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CABG IN INDIA

• WHY TO CHOOSE CABG IN INDIA?
• Hospitals in India are equipped with latest and
  modern technologies that are at the same level as
  America and Europe.
• The doctors, surgeons, specialists, and nurses
  are highly experienced that ensures best clinical
  care to all the patients, domestic and
  International
• Non-Invasive investigations like the Stress
  Echo, Holter Test, Doppler, ECG, and
  Echocardiology are also available.
• The hospitals have fully equipped recovery rooms
  and ICU

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COST OF CABG IN INDIA

• The cost of the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  Surgery in India is only a fraction of the cost
  in other western countries like the US.
• This lower cost of the treatment is the major
  factor that attracts patients from all over the
  world.
• But, the cost varies as per the condition of the
  patient, facilities availed, diagnosis, etc.

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• Factors affecting the final cost of CABG In India
  are as follows
• Investigations evaluation required
• Treatment Method
• Type of Surgery
• Other treatments required in conjunction with
  CABG Surgery
• Room Category
• Hospital fee

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• New Delhi 110034
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